CITY OF DEL MAR
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
MAY 15, 2023
City of Del Mar Town Hall
1050 Camino del Mar, Del Mar California 92014
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CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Martinez called the Regular Meeting to order at 4:31 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Tracy Martinez; Deputy Mayor Dan Quirk; Councilmembers Dave Druker and Terry Gaasterland.
Absent: Councilmember Dwight Worden
CITY ATTORNEY CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Acting City Attorney Richard Romero reported that Councilmember Druker was recused from Item A related to the Winston School due to the proximity of his residence to the school site and there were no reportable actions for the May 15, 2023, City Council Closed Session meeting.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Martinez led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Martinez opened Public Oral Communications and the following people spoke:
1) Ken Olson
2) Judi Strang
Mayor Martinez closed the item to public comment.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS & COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilmember Druker reported on the upcoming La Jolla Half Marathon event. Mayor Martinez reported on Del Mar Rotary Club Chili & Quackers Fundraiser event. Councilmember Gaasterland reported on the Farmer’s Market.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
City Manager Ashley Jones announced upcoming Council Budget Workshop dates of May 30 and 31.
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PRESENTATIONS
ITEM 1: PROCLAMATION HONORING MARTIN “MARTY” COOPER ON THE 50TH
ANNIVERSARY OF HIS INVENTION OF THE MOBILE CELL PHONE AND MANY SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTIONS (CLERK’S FILE NO. 1201-5 )
Mayor Martinez presented a proclamation honoring Martin “Marty” Cooper on the 50th Anniversary of his invention of the mobile cell phone.
City Council thanked Marty Cooper for his service and contributions.
Mayor Martinez opened the item to public comment and the following people spoke:
1) Jeffrey Lang
2) Jeffrey Lamon
3) Nancy Stoke
4) Lynn Gaylord
5) Eva Matteson
Mayor Martinez closed the item to public comment.
ITEM 2: 2023 SAN DIEGO COUNTY FAIR – “GET OUT THERE” PRESENTATION (CLERK’S FILE NO. 1502-10)
A presentation was provided by Chief Executive Officer Carlene Moore from the 22nd District Agricultural Association.
City Council questions and discussion focused on limiting admissions to 60,000 daily; website information for deals and discounts; ticket purchasing options; on-site medical team; and the event’s theme. City Council further discussed issues and concerns related to the FoodieLand event including admissions, entrance points, event effect on businesses, and traffic impact.
Mayor Martinez opened the item to public comment and the following person spoke:
1) Nancy Stoke
Mayor Martinez closed the item to public comment.
ITEM 3: DEL MAR BLUFFS PRESENTATION (CLERK’S FILE NO. 1404-2) A presentation was provided by researcher Adam Young in the Integrative Oceanography Division and Center for Coastal Studies at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego.
City Council questions focused on sea caves; clarification on presentation graphs; site specific monitoring in real time; and bluffs above the track monitoring.
Mayor Martinez opened the item to public comment and the following people spoke:
1) Carol Kerridge
2) Camilla Rang
Mayor Martinez closed the item to public comment.
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ITEM 4: DEL MAR ANNUAL PREPARATIONS FOR SUMMER SEASON (CLERK’S FILE NO. 1101-1, 1404-1, 1502-10)
A presentation was provided by Community Services Director/Lifeguard Chief Jon Edelbrock.
City Council questions focused on the City’s Junior Lifeguard Academy; parking management and enforcement services; and traffic control.
There were no public speakers for this item.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Acting City Clerk Nestor Machado read the titles of the items included on the Consent Calendar.
There were no public speakers for the consent calendar items.
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER GAASTERLAND, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER DRUKER TO APPROVE THE CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 5 THROUGH 10 AND ITEM 12. (VOTE 4-0-1, COUNCILMEMBER WORDEN ABSENT)
Ayes: Mayor Martinez, Deputy Mayor Quirk, and Councilmembers Druker, and Gaasterland; Noes:
0; Absent: Councilmember Worden; Abstain: 0.
ITEM 5: APPROVAL OF MINUTES: APPROVAL OF MINUTES: MAY 1, 2023, REGULAR AND SPECIAL MEETING (CLERK’S MINUTES BOOK)
Council approved the minutes, on consent.
ITEM 6: RATIFICATION OF LIST OF DEMANDS, DATED MAY 15, 2023 (CLERK’S FILE NO. 201-3)
Council approved the list of demands, on consent.
ITEM 7: WAIVER OF READING OF ORDINANCES ON AGENDA (CLERK’S FILE NO. 401-4) Council waived the reading of ordinances, on consent.
ITEM 8: APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT FOR ANIMAL CONTROL AND SHELTER SERVICES (CLERK’S FILE NO. 406-1)
Council approved a professional services agreement with the San Diego Humane Society to provide animal control and shelter services for an initial five-year period beginning July 1, 2023; and authorized the City Manager to execute the agreement, on consent.
ITEM 9: RESOLUTION APPROVING THE UPDATED CITY OF DEL MAR ANNEX OF THE 2023 MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN (CLERK’S FILE NO. 1101-1, 1103-1)
Council adopted Resolution 2023-14, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DEL MAR, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING UPDATES TO THE MULTIJURISDICTIONAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN CITY OF DEL MAR ANNEX”, on consent.
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ITEM 10: ACCEPTANCE OF 2022 STATE HOMELAND SECURITY PROGRAM GRANT FUNDS (CLERK’S FILE NO. 201-13)
Council accepted $6,909 in grant funds from the Fiscal Year 2022 State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) for the purchase of a thermal imaging camera and rescue saws with additional chain for the Del Mar Fire Department; and authorized the City Manager to execute the necessary grant documents, on consent.
ITEM 11: ADOPTION OF AN AMENDED RESTORATIVE ACTION PLAN FOR 404 TORREY POINT ROAD (CLERK’S FILE NO. 301-8, 404-13)
The item was pulled from the consent calendar for public comment and questions. Bill Pate with the City Attorney’s Office provided a brief overview of the item.
Council questions focused on the status of the previous Restorative Action Plan (RAP); wording revision to Item 2 on the Amended RAP to include “namely” as noted in the Court’s judgment; removal of Item 4 from the Amended RAP; and clarification of costs.
Mayor Martinez opened the item to public comment and the following people spoke:
1) Richard Rice
2) Ken Olson
3) Mike Halpern (time donated by Erica Halpern)
4) Bill Carpenter
Mayor Martinez closed the item to public comment.
Council discussion focused on red gum eucalyptus trees that the Court found non-native and non-Design Review Board (DRB) approved.
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER GAASTERLAND, SECONDED BY MAYOR MARTINEZ TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2023-15, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DEL MAR, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE RESTORATIVE ACTION PLAN (RAP) FOR CODE ENFORCEMENT CASE CE 19-040 AT 404 TORREY POINT ROAD PURSUANT TO THE SEPTEMBER 12, 2022 JUDGMENT OF THE SAN DIEGO SUPERIOR COURT” WITH ADDITION OF WORD “NAMELY” FOR ITEM 2, REMOVAL OF ITEM 4, AND ACKNOWLEDGING THAT JUDGE’S DECISION HAS EFFECTIVELY RESCINDED THE PREVIOUS RAP. (VOTE 4-0-1, COUNCILMEMBER
WORDEN ABSENT)
Ayes: Mayor Martinez, Deputy Mayor Quirk, and Councilmembers Druker, and Gaasterland; Noes: 0; Absent: Councilmember Worden; Abstain: 0.
ITEM 12: APPROVAL OF MISSION/PURPOSE STATEMENTS FOR CITY COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEES (CLERK’S FILE NO. 401-1, 401-5)
Council approved the proposed mission/purpose statements for Council subcommittees as prepared by the Council subcommittees and staff, on consent.
COUNCIL MEETING RECESS:
The City Council took a meeting recess from approximately 6:45 p.m. to 7:01 p.m.
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CITY COUNCIL OTHER BUSINESS
ITEM 13: CITY OF DEL MAR UTILITY UNDERGROUNDING PROGRAM UPDATE (CLERK’S FILE NO. 1001-2)
An introduction to the item was provided by City Manager Ashley Jones. A presentation was provided by Project Manager II, Martin Boyd.
Council questions focused on bidding process; program’s completion timeline; components of cost estimates; San Diego Gas & Electric’s (SDG&E) preliminary design completion of three work areas; and causes for process delays.
Mayor Martinez opened the item to public comment and the following people spoke:
1) Richard Jamison
2) Dolores Davies Jamison
3) Frank Chisari
4) Laura DeMarco
Mayor Martinez closed the item to public comment.
Council discussion focused on internal cost analysis; funding sources; prioritization of areas; sequential construction process; homeowner laterals and easements; and list of impacted homeowners contact information distribution process.
ITEM 14: APPROVAL OF A TASK ORDER WITH UTILITY SPECIALISTS SOUTHWEST, INC. TO
PERFORM UTILITY UNDERGROUND DISTRICT (UUD) FORMATION SERVICES FOR UUD 1B (STRATFORD COURT NORTH) (CLERK’S FILE NO. 406-1, 1001-2) A presentation was provided by Project Manager II Martin Boyd.
There were no public speakers for this item.
IT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER GAASTERLAND, SECONDED BY DEPUTY MAYOR QUIRK TO: 1) APPROVE A $74,375 TASK ORDER WITH UTILITY SPECIALISTS SOUTHWEST, INC. TO PERFORM UTILITY UNDERGROUND DISTRICT (UUD) FORMATION SERVICES FOR UUD 1B (STRATFORD COURT NORTH); AND 2) AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE TASK ORDER. (VOTE 3-0-2, COUNCILMEMBER WORDEN ABSENT; COUNCILMEMBER DRUKER
RECUSED)
Ayes: Mayor Martinez, Deputy Mayor Quirk, and Councilmember Gaasterland; Noes: 0; Absent:
Councilmember Worden and Councilmember Druker (recused); Abstain: 0.
ITEM 15: APPOINTMENT OF ARTS ADVISORY COMMITTEE COUNCIL LIAISON (CLERK’S FILE NO. 401-5)
An introduction to the item was provided by City Manager Ashley Jones.
Council questions focused on the established committee’s work plan; temporary arts program; and requirements with regard to filling the vacancy for a second Council Liaison member.
Mayor Martinez opened the item to public comment and the following person spoke.
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1) Betty Wheeler (time donated by Dolores Jamison and Juliana Maxey-Allison) Mayor Martinez closed the item to public comment.
Council consensus was to hold the vacancy open; for staff to follow up with Council Liaison Worden to reconsider resignation; and they expressed strong support for the Art Committee’s continued work on the established work plan.
REGIONAL ORGANIZATION AND COUNCIL COMMITTEES/SUBCOMMITTEES/COMMUNITY
ORGANIZATION REPORTS
City Council representatives reported on the North County Transit District (NCTD); San Diego Association of Governments Board (SANDAG); and Parks and Recreation Committee.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Martinez adjourned the meeting at 8:42 p.m.
Nestor Machado, Acting City Clerk